Guidebook for Chicago
Sightseeing
The center of lgbtq culture as well as baseball culture (wrigley field is near here) in Chicago as well as 80s and 90s counterculture! Lots of really cool shops and places to eat and drink.
43 locals recommend
Lake View
The center of lgbtq culture as well as baseball culture (wrigley field is near here) in Chicago as well as 80s and 90s counterculture! Lots of really cool shops and places to eat and drink.
One of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in Chicago with many different countries within Asia and Africa represented. A hotspot of cultural events and food/
Rogers Park
One of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in Chicago with many different countries within Asia and Africa represented. A hotspot of cultural events and food/
Chicago's canonical Mexican and LatinX neighborhood. Many street fairs, late night live music, and food traditions from all of Mexico and central America live here.
20 locals recommend
Little Village
Chicago's canonical Mexican and LatinX neighborhood. Many street fairs, late night live music, and food traditions from all of Mexico and central America live here.
The home of a lot of Chicago's historical figures, both controversial and celebrated. Also where a lot of Chicago's Chinese and Korean community lives. Currently a neighborhood with a lot of Chicago's art scene currently resides.
19 locals recommend
Bridgeport
The home of a lot of Chicago's historical figures, both controversial and celebrated. Also where a lot of Chicago's Chinese and Korean community lives. Currently a neighborhood with a lot of Chicago's art scene currently resides.
Logan Square
One of Chicago's key hipster neighborhoods.
Chicago's famous South Side neighborhood home to the University of Chicago and Barack Obama. Many restaurants, music venues, art centers, cultural centers, book stores, and other attractions such as promontory point, the African American Art Museum, 57th street beach, and Jackson park are here.
150 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Chicago's famous South Side neighborhood home to the University of Chicago and Barack Obama. Many restaurants, music venues, art centers, cultural centers, book stores, and other attractions such as promontory point, the African American Art Museum, 57th street beach, and Jackson park are here.
Neighborhood with a lot of Turkish, Middle Eastern and North African culture. Good place for Turkish/Middle Eastern food and markets as well as mosques.
North Park
Neighborhood with a lot of Turkish, Middle Eastern and North African culture. Good place for Turkish/Middle Eastern food and markets as well as mosques.
Parks & Nature
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StChicago's biggest and most beautiful park
A huge chicago park where lots of people grill, mingle, and hang out.
293 locals recommend
Humboldt Park
1400 N Humboldt DrA huge chicago park where lots of people grill, mingle, and hang out.
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrChicago's largest beachfront park.
One of the most beautiful points to see the skyline, beach and then go to the beach!
112 locals recommend
Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrOne of the most beautiful points to see the skyline, beach and then go to the beach!
12th Street Beach
Coolest beach in Chicago, right near the adler planetarium
North Avenue Beach
The party beach of Chicago
Food Scene
Demera Restaurant
4801 N BroadwayBest ethiopian food in the city
Frida Room
1454 W 18th StGreat place for breakfast in the morning!
Mexican restaraunt with dishes from many states in Mexcio
43 locals recommend
5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria
1758 W 18th StMexican restaraunt with dishes from many states in Mexcio
Taqueria that serves great Mexican food at an affordable price. Quite a selection of dishes here.
12 locals recommend
Taqueria El Mezquite
1756 W 18th StTaqueria that serves great Mexican food at an affordable price. Quite a selection of dishes here.
Azul 18
1236 W 18th StOne of the most delicious places for breakfast in Pilsen.
Chinatown Street Market, full of Chinese and Korean restaraunts, grocery stores, candy shops, tea shops and more.
8 locals recommend
Chinatown Market
2121 S Archer AveChinatown Street Market, full of Chinese and Korean restaraunts, grocery stores, candy shops, tea shops and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Barrel
2015 S Damen AveAwesome dive bar that often has live music
One of the coolest neighborhood bar in Pilsen. Lots of local DJs spin here.
46 locals recommend
Harbee
1345 W 18th StOne of the coolest neighborhood bar in Pilsen. Lots of local DJs spin here.
The Green Room Tap
1802 South Allport StreetGood place for craft beers. On Tuesday, everything's half off.
Punch House
1227 W 18th StA bit of gentrification hub, but good for cocktails
Skylark
2149 S Halsted StCheapest place for craft beers in Pilsen
Bridgeport's canonical bar for nightlife! Maria herself is a longtime bridgeporter and she is often there almost every night.
112 locals recommend
Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar
960 W 31st StBridgeport's canonical bar for nightlife! Maria herself is a longtime bridgeporter and she is often there almost every night.
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayBest Blues in Chicago!
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StAnother key blues venue in Chicago. Closer to the city center.
Burlington Bar
3425 W Fullerton AveCool live music spot in Chicago
Hungry Brain
2319 W Belmont AveOne of the weirdest bars in Chicago, worth checking out.
Arts & Culture
Awesome museum with a focus on the experience of Mexican Heritage in the United States. Truly unique perspective in the world of Mexican Art.
222 locals recommend
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W 19th StAwesome museum with a focus on the experience of Mexican Heritage in the United States. Truly unique perspective in the world of Mexican Art.
Amazing collection of art that you won't be able to see in just one day.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveAmazing collection of art that you won't be able to see in just one day.
Chicago Arts District
1945 S Halsted StRow of Galleries that are usually open 9-5 everyday.
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th PlEntertainment & Activities
Red Square Spa
1914 W Division StTrue Russian bathhouse, cool experience
Essentials
ALDI
4934 S Kedzie AveBest Place to get Groceries nearby
Cermak Fresh Market
1711 W Cermak RdGood place to get fresh produce and meat nearby
Carniceria Maribel
1801 W Cermak RdLate nite liquor/beer/wine store. You can also get tacos here.
Family Dollar
1700 W 18th StGood store to get drugstore like goods (toothpaste, etc.)
Sabinos Inc
1714 W 18th StGood place to get beer/liquor as well as essentials. Can get meat & lunch here too.